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The training class will cover: history and philosophy of hospice; the role of the volunteer; family dynamics; communications; spiritual care; psychological issues; clinical issues surrounding the terminal illness; pain control; and grieving and bereavement. Training is FREE, but registration is REQUIRED. 9 am to 4 pm Friday, January 20, 2023 either/or Friday, February 17, 2023 Sarah Bush Lincoln Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Drive, Suite 202 (Lincolnland Hospice office) • All Classes will run 9 am to 4 pm with a lunch break. Read more

(Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and relaxation during labor - Birth partner’s role in labor - Understanding postpartum Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes: - How to care for your newborn - Newborn bath - Circumcision and cord stump care - SIDS prevention - Common newborn appearances (molding, milia, rash, etc) - Tips for calming a fussy baby - What you really need vs. products you can live without - Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This program teaches medical personnel to take care of cardiac emergencies that may be present in the acute care setting. Heart disease affects millions of people every year and makes up a significant number of patients seen in healthcare, so training in handling cardiac emergencies is a necessity. The program is designed for physicians, nurses, paramedics, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists. It's also a required course for paramedics in our EMS system as well as nurses in our critical care unit and emergency department. First-time students take a two-day course, while those seeking recertification enroll in a one-day course. It is an American Heart Association course and is taught by SBL instructors. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life. Participants will not be certified in this course. Limited to 8 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

The Bariatric Support Group is open to anyone in the program. Meetings take place from 6 to 7 pm, at the Center for Healthy Living conference room, on the third Tuesday of each month, either in person or via Zoom. Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

When someone you love dies, it can be hard to understand the complex and painful thoughts and feelings you often have. Join us for this FREE eight-week grief support group where you will explore ways to help yourself heal. Eight Weekly Sessions Registration is required and seating is limited. Call 1-800-454-4055 Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes: - How to care for your newborn - Newborn bath - Circumcision and cord stump care - SIDS prevention - Common newborn appearances (molding, milia, rash, etc) - Tips for calming a fussy baby - What you really need vs. products you can live without - Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and relaxation during labor - Birth partner’s role in labor - Understanding postpartum Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

The Bariatric Support Group is open to anyone in the program. Meetings take place from 6 to 7 pm, at the Center for Healthy Living conference room, on the third Tuesday of each month, either in person or via Zoom. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

The Bariatric Support Group is open to anyone in the program. Meetings take place from 6 to 7 pm, at the Center for Healthy Living conference room, on the third Tuesday of each month, either in person or via Zoom. Read more

An event to support recovery from the June storms.  Get Help with: Applications to repair your homes. Keeping your business open after a disaster. Practical ways to disaster- proof your home and property. Supporting the emotional health of seniors and caretakers. Organizing and strengthening your communities for future disaster events.   Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

The Bariatric Support Group is open to anyone in the program. Meetings take place from 6 to 7 pm, at the Center for Healthy Living conference room, on the third Tuesday of each month, either in person or via Zoom. Read more

Presented by: Post-Acute Care Directors, Case Management Director & Supervisor, &  Vice President - Patient Care Continuum Topics for discussion: Home Health, Hospice, Home Medical Equipment Case Management Updates & Bed Status SBL Updates: Services, Providers, Units, Construction Regulation Updates Open Forum For Discussion Lunch will be provided - All registrants must RSVP. Please bring your business card for a chance to win a prize. Read more

Presented by: Post-Acute Care Directors, Case Management Director & Supervisor, &  Vice President - Patient Care Continuum Topics for discussion: Health, Hospice, Home Medical Equipment Case Management Updates & Bed Status SBL Updates: Services, Providers, Units, Construction Regulation Updates Open Forum For Discussion Lunch will be provided - All registrants must RSVP by Monday, April 15, 2024. Please bring your business card for a chance to win a prize. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

The Bariatric Support Group is open to anyone in the program. Meetings take place from 6 to 7 pm, at the Center for Healthy Living conference room, on the third Tuesday of each month, either in person or via Zoom. Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life. Participants will not be certified in this course. Limited to 8 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Coming summer 2024! Introduce your kids to fitness through fun, high-energy group classes you will both love lead by Healthy Kids Educators. This class is geared towards any fitness level, will incorporate kids of any age, and no equipment is required. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. PARENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Ages: Students entering kindergarten through 5th grades • Class sizes are limited Fee: $15 per class. This fee includes both adult and child. $5 additional fee for any additional children within the same family. Location: 2nd floor of Klehm Hall at Eastern Illinois University Parking: N Coleman lot or S Coleman lot - Staff or student parking spots Featuring: Taste of Italy Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Ages: Students who have completed 5th through 11th grade. Limit - 18 kids/class Fee: $20 for the entire series Teen Cooking Class:  • How to read a recipe • Preparing recipes • Knife skills • Food sanitation Session #1 Essential Cooking Methods & Culinary Techniques Session #2  Cooking Around the World Read more

The Bariatric Support Group is open to anyone in the program. Meetings take place from 6 to 7 pm, at the Center for Healthy Living conference room, on the third Tuesday of each month, either in person or via Zoom. Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Ages: Students entering kindergarten through 5th grades • Class sizes are limited Fee: $15 per class. This fee includes both adult and child. $5 additional fee for any additional children within the same family. Location: 2nd floor of Klehm Hall at Eastern Illinois University Parking: N Coleman lot or S Coleman lot - Staff or student parking spots Featuring: Taste of Italy Read more

Ages: Students entering kindergarten through 5th grades • Class sizes are limited Fee: $15 per class. This fee includes both adult and child. $5 additional fee for any additional children within the same family. Location: 2nd floor of Klehm Hall at Eastern Illinois University Parking: N Coleman lot or S Coleman lot - Staff or student parking spots Featuring: Taste of Italy Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

The training class will cover: history and philosophy of hospice; the role of the volunteer; family dynamics; communications; spiritual care; psychological issues; clinical issues surrounding the terminal illness; pain control; and grieving and bereavement. Training is FREE, but registration is REQUIRED. 9 am to 4 pm Friday, July 12, 2024 Willow Breeze Hospice House 10660 CR 800N, Mattoon, IL Located on the north side of Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center • All Classes will run 9 am to 4 pm with a lunch break. Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. PARENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Ages: Students who have completed 5th through 11th grade. Limit - 18 kids/class Fee: $20 for the entire series Teen Cooking Class:  • How to read a recipe • Preparing recipes • Knife skills • Food sanitation Session #1 Essential Cooking Methods & Culinary Techniques Session #2  Cooking Around the World Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Physicals at Neoga are free to students in the Neoga school district. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Ages: Students who have completed 5th through 11th grade. Limit - 18 kids/class Fee: $20 for the entire series Teen Cooking Class:  • How to read a recipe • Preparing recipes • Knife skills • Food sanitation Session #1 Essential Cooking Methods & Culinary Techniques Session #2  Cooking Around the World Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment. Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement. Call to make an appointment History Form Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

The training class will cover: history and philosophy of hospice; the role of the volunteer; family dynamics; communications; spiritual care; psychological issues; clinical issues surrounding the terminal illness; pain control; and grieving and bereavement. Training is FREE, but registration is REQUIRED. 9 am to 4 pm Friday, August 9, 2024 Willow Breeze Hospice House 10660 CR 800N, Mattoon, IL Located on the north side of Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center • All Classes will run 9 am to 4 pm with a lunch break. Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and relaxation during labor - Birth partner’s role in labor - Understanding postpartum Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life. Participants will not be certified in this course. Limited to 8 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey!  Class content includes:  Breastfeeding basics: How to know you’re doing it right Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls How to know your baby is getting enough Pumping: Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk What you really need vs. products you can live without The benefits of breastfeeding Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes: - How to care for your newborn - Newborn bath - Circumcision and cord stump care - SIDS prevention - Common newborn appearances (molding, milia, rash, etc) - Tips for calming a fussy baby - What you really need vs. products you can live without - Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Come for the fun, play for the cause. Admission $10. Includes 10 regular Binga games. Seating is limited. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Food and beverages available for purchase. Net proceeds support SBL Fayette County initiatives.   Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and relaxation during labor - Birth partner’s role in labor - Understanding postpartum Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Are you looking for a New Career in Healthcare? Sarah Bush Lincoln is hosting in-person OPEN INTERVIEWS - All Positions If you are looking for a career in healthcare plan to talk to a Human Resources Business Partner and see what opportunities are here for you. No appointment necessary Bring your resume Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

Appointment Required. Call 217-238-4490 to be pre-screened and make your appointment. You will receive a quick consultation and a low-dose CT lung cancer screening. If you are at risk but cannot attend Lung Cancer Screening Day, ask your doctor for a referral for a lung cancer screening. Medicare and most insurance carriers cover annual screenings for those eligible. Read more

This year’s online auction will feature more than 80 items designed by Sarah Bush Lincoln employees, area residents and businesses, including a wide variety of home décor and holiday items, handmade wooden trees, fresh greens from Hager Tree Farm and more. 8 am, Wednesday, November 13 through 8 pm, Monday November 18. Stay tuned for more details including links to the auction site and more! Read more

For just $10, enjoy a signature drink and an exclusive preview of all that this year’s event has to offer. Shop the SBL Gift Shop’s Pop-Up Holiday Boutique featuring items chosen especially for Holiday Festival. 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, November 14 Read more

Bring the family out to the Health Center for the annual kick-off of our holiday light display. After driving through the lights stop, in the lobby at the Heart Center at Entrance H for some free hot chocolate and cookies, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and say hello to some of our therapy dogs. This event is FREE and open to all. Read more

View the stunning online and auction items and shop the SBL Gift Shop’s Pop-Up Holiday Boutique featuring items chosen especially for Holiday Festival. 10 am to 8 pm, Friday, November 15 3 to 8 pm - Cookies with Claus Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

The Live Auction will feature 20 elite items with Stokes Auctioneer Shelby Stokes and Emcee Joe Dively, Chairman & CEO of First Mid Bancshares, adding the fun and excitement. We’re very excited that this year’s event will be back on campus in the SBL Lumpkin Education Center. 5:30 pm - Cocktail hour 7 pm - Gala and Live Auction Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life. Participants will not be certified in this course. Limited to 8 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

Fee is $30 per couple; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and relaxation during labor - Birth partner’s role in labor - Understanding postpartum Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes: - How to care for your newborn - Newborn bath - Circumcision and cord stump care - SIDS prevention - Common newborn appearances (molding, milia, rash, etc) - Tips for calming a fussy baby - What you really need vs. products you can live without - Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is hosting a hospice volunteer training class for the Willow Breeze door greeter position. Volunteers at Willow Breeze answer the door and welcome family and friends visiting patients. They provide information about house amenities and direct them to the patient’s room and other areas of Willow Breeze. There is minimal patient contact with this position. Other duties may include assisting with special events and performing light household duties. Space is limited to 10 participants. The course is free; however, registration is required. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey!  Class content includes:  Breastfeeding basics: How to know you’re doing it right Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls How to know your baby is getting enough Pumping: Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk What you really need vs. products you can live without The benefits of breastfeeding Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card. Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center    with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is hosting a hospice volunteer training class for the Willow Breeze door greeter position. Volunteers at Willow Breeze answer the door and welcome family and friends visiting patients. They provide information about house amenities and direct them to the patient’s room and other areas of Willow Breeze. There is minimal patient contact with this position. Other duties may include assisting with special events and performing light household duties. Space is limited to 10 participants. The course is free; however, registration is required. Read more

Limited to 16 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life. Participants will not be certified in this course.  Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card. Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center    with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey!  Class content includes:  Breastfeeding basics: How to know you’re doing it right Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls How to know your baby is getting enough Pumping: Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk What you really need vs. products you can live without The benefits of breastfeeding Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes:  How to care for your newborn Newborn bath Circumcision and cord stump care SIDS prevention Common newborn appearances (molding, milia,    rash, etc) Tips for calming a fussy baby What you really need vs. products you can live    without Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: Breathing and relaxation during labor Birth partner’s role in labor Understanding postpartum Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey!  Class content includes:  Breastfeeding basics: How to know you’re doing it right Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls How to know your baby is getting enough Pumping: Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk What you really need vs. products you can live without The benefits of breastfeeding Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Limited to 16 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life. Participants will not be certified in this course.  Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card. Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center    with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey!  Class content includes:  Breastfeeding basics: How to know you’re doing it right Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls How to know your baby is getting enough Pumping: Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk What you really need vs. products you can live without The benefits of breastfeeding Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes:  How to care for your newborn Newborn bath Circumcision and cord stump care SIDS prevention Common newborn appearances (molding, milia,    rash, etc) Tips for calming a fussy baby What you really need vs. products you can live    without Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card. Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center    with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: Breathing and relaxation during labor Birth partner’s role in labor Understanding postpartum Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey!  Class content includes:  Breastfeeding basics: How to know you’re doing it right Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls How to know your baby is getting enough Pumping: Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk What you really need vs. products you can live without The benefits of breastfeeding Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card. Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center    with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information. Read more

Limited to 16 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life. Participants will not be certified in this course.  Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card. Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center    with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey!  Class content includes:  Breastfeeding basics: How to know you’re doing it right Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls How to know your baby is getting enough Pumping: Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk What you really need vs. products you can live without The benefits of breastfeeding Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes:  How to care for your newborn Newborn bath Circumcision and cord stump care SIDS prevention Common newborn appearances (molding, milia,    rash, etc) Tips for calming a fussy baby What you really need vs. products you can live    without Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: Breathing and relaxation during labor Birth partner’s role in labor Understanding postpartum Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Limited to 16 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life. Participants will not be certified in this course.  Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey!  Class content includes:  Breastfeeding basics: How to know you’re doing it right Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls How to know your baby is getting enough Pumping: Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk What you really need vs. products you can live without The benefits of breastfeeding Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card. Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center    with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card. Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center    with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes:  How to care for your newborn Newborn bath Circumcision and cord stump care SIDS prevention Common newborn appearances (molding, milia,    rash, etc) Tips for calming a fussy baby What you really need vs. products you can live    without Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: Breathing and relaxation during labor Birth partner’s role in labor Understanding postpartum Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey!  Class content includes:  Breastfeeding basics: How to know you’re doing it right Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls How to know your baby is getting enough Pumping: Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk What you really need vs. products you can live without The benefits of breastfeeding Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Limited to 16 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life. Participants will not be certified in this course.  Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card. Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center    with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes:  How to care for your newborn Newborn bath Circumcision and cord stump care SIDS prevention Common newborn appearances (molding, milia,    rash, etc) Tips for calming a fussy baby What you really need vs. products you can live    without Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey!  Class content includes:  Breastfeeding basics: How to know you’re doing it right Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls How to know your baby is getting enough Pumping: Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk What you really need vs. products you can live without The benefits of breastfeeding Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card. Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center    with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey!  Class content includes:  Breastfeeding basics: How to know you’re doing it right Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls How to know your baby is getting enough Pumping: Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk What you really need vs. products you can live without The benefits of breastfeeding Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card. Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center    with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress Common medical procedures in labor and delivery Induced and augmented labors Cesarean delivery Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: Breathing and relaxation during labor Birth partner’s role in labor Understanding postpartum Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes:  How to care for your newborn Newborn bath Circumcision and cord stump care SIDS prevention Common newborn appearances (molding, milia,    rash, etc) Tips for calming a fussy baby What you really need vs. products you can live    without Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Limited to 16 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life. Participants will not be certified in this course.  Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more